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		News Funding for Northern Aspen Project and new Wood Pasture Project - NHFT have been awarded funding for a continuation of its existing Aspen project and for a new Wood Pasture project. more... Remember to register your woodland with IACS - New forestry grants will be introduced as part of Land Management Contracts in 2007. SRDP - Rural development Contracts for farmers, crofters, foresters and businesses. more... Check out our newsletters "Word from the Wood" and Forum Report 2006 - Woodland Regeneration in the Far North. The current issue of "The Woodstack" also has information about local timber sales, wants, contractors and services. more... Events Woodland Walks with HC Ranger Service 2008.... more... Training Sharing Good Practice Scottish Natural Heritage are organising a series of events throughout 2008 - 2009 from managing responsible access to adapting to climate change and maintaining biodiversity... Ignite Programme Wood Fuel Training Courses... more...
	Training Ê Printer friendly version Rural Skills for Schools Woodfuel Training - The Ignite Programme FCS Wood Fuel Officers SNH - Sharing Good Practice Events 2008-2009 Greenwood Workshops Rural Skills for Schools North Highland Forest Trust is one of 67 partners working with Highland Council to deliver the Rural Skills curriculum. The Trust is currently involved with Golspie High School in teaching skills to 13-16 year olds across a wide range of activities, from path maintenance, tree planting, fencing, landscaping to drystone dyking. The students receive their training out on site on a weekly basis for a half-day, with the activities being varied throughout the school year. For further information about the Rural Skills programme contact Maxine Garson, School Liaison Officer, The Highland Council on 01456 450078 or 07919 691422. Wood Fuel Rural Development Initiatives are running woodfuel training throughout Scotland. The Ignite programme has been designed for those: wishing to expand their knowledge of woodfuel as a natural energy source considering setting up a woodfuel supply business who would like to find out more about woodfuel use To find out more about events and locations and to book your place please contact Yvonne Gregory on 0845 226 2890 or by email, ignite@ruraldevelopment.org.uk. Or online at: www.ruraldevelopment.org.uk or go to http://www.northwoods.org.uk/c.php Check out the Ignite Flyer (1.27MB) FCS Wood Fuel Officers The Forestry Commission has Wood Fuel officers responsible for developing sustainable wood fuel supply and supply chain development throughout Scotland. The officers are: Rebecca Carr, Highlands and Islands (01349 866004), Dan Gates, East Scotland (01738 450793) and Trevor Blackburn, West Scotland (01698 368530). Sharing Good Practice Scottish Natural Heritage are organising a series of events throughout 2008 - 2009 from managing responsible access to adapting to climate change and maintaining biodiversity For more information about the events contact Karen Smith on 01738 458555/ Lorna Brown on 01738 458559/ Tess Darwin on 01738 458561 or email sgp@snh.gov.uk Greenwood Workshops & Hedgelaying Short-term one day or weekend workshops on greenwood working are run by Rogart man Mike Ellis. Contact mkellis7@aol.com or this office if you are interested. Site last updated: 28/05/2008
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Funding for Northern Aspen Project and new Wood Pasture Project - NHFT have been awarded funding for a continuation of its existing Aspen project and for a new Wood Pasture project.

Remember to register your woodland with IACS - New forestry grants will be introduced as part of Land Management Contracts in 2007.

SRDP - Rural development Contracts for farmers, crofters, foresters and businesses.